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The SNP manifesto’s climate and nature policies – the verdict
Does the SNP have good green policies? We’ve analysed their 2024 manifesto to find out if they deserve yo
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Scotland’s new circular economy law
MSPs have voted to approve Scotland’s new circular economy law! Parliament has taken over a year to scrutinise and review the new law, and the final debate took place yesterday…
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Dozens of organisations demand Scottish Ministers reject polluting Peterhead gas plans
Pressure is growing on the Scottish Government to reject plans that would lock in climate pollution and high energy bills.
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Glasgow takes action on £700 million fossil fuel cash stash
Activists uncovered over £700 million of polluting investments in Glasgow’s council pensions… but the tide may be turning on support for climate polluting investments.
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Transport habits headed for major change
SNP-Greens Budget deal to provide free bus travel for under 19s could cut climate emissions & air pollution.
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Women leading the resistance
Ahead of International Women’s Day we look at women who are standing up and leading the resistance.
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Why Climate Change is an LGBTQ+ Issue
As LGBTQ+ History Month 2020 draws to a close, queer* members of Young Friends of the Earth Scotland reflect on climate change as an LGBTQ+ issue.
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Methane and the fossil fuel industry
Scientists struggled to explain rising methane levels until a recent study identified the fossil fuel industry as the culprit.
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The rise and rise of electric vehicles
We’re missing opportunities to phase out fossil fuelled cars.
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Could your design be a winner?
We’re looking for a new design for our t-shirts and tote bags, and need your ideas!
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What do people really think about plastic?
We reveal what people really think about plastic and how hard it can be to reduce the pointless plastic in your life.
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Top tips to help you go plastic free
Top tips to help you reduce the amount of plastic in your life.